Coca-Cola Malaysia has officially launched the latest 100% rPET Bottles for the first time in Malaysia. The new rPET Bottles will be offered for the Coca-Cola Original Taste and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 500ml bottles, which are made from 100% recycled plastic bottles (excluding caps and labels).
According to the brand, they are currently offering at least one brand made from 100% recycled plastic bottles in over 40 countries worldwide, including Indonesia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and now Malaysia.
The 100% recycled PET plastic bottles maintain the high-quality consumers expect, adhering to The Coca-Cola Company’s stringent global standards for food-grade, 100% recycled plastic bottle packaging. Additionally, they are Halal-Certified by the Halal Inspection Body recognized by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM).
Kirsten van Zandwijk, Sustainability & Partnerships Director, ASEAN & South Pacific, The Coca-Cola Company stated, “Recognizing the urgency and complexity of the plastic waste challenge in Malaysia, we acknowledge the collaborative efforts needed to address this issue. In line with our commitment to building a circular economy in the country, we are introducing innovative packaging designs like our new 100% recycled plastic bottles. These bottles align with our brand philosophy of ‘Dari Botol Jadi Botol,’ emphasizing that every bottle has a second life. We are also expanding collection and recycling programs and deepening stakeholder and industry partnerships. Leveraging the Coca-Cola brand’s influence and reach, we actively engage Malaysian consumers in recycling initiatives, encouraging them to embrace the concept that every bottle can transform and contribute to a sustainable future.
This initiative aligns with The Coca-Cola Company’s global sustainable packaging strategy, aiming to use at least 50% recycled content in its packaging by 2030 globally.
“The launch of 100% recycled plastic bottles in Malaysia underscores our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. Recognizing the critical role businesses play in fostering positive change, we remain dedicated to supporting and boosting the collection of post-consumer packaging. Our goal is to continue utilizing recycled materials, contributing significantly to Malaysia’s environmental objectives. By actively engaging in sustainable practices and promoting the circular economy, we strive to make enduring contributions towards a more sustainable future,” notes Khairul Anwar Ab. Gahani, Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability Director, Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei, Coca-Cola Bottlers Malaysia.
Together with its bottling arms, Coca-Cola Bottlers (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Coca-Cola is driving innovations in packaging and enhancing collection recycling capacity in Malaysia. The 100% recycled plastic bottles undergo local processing and manufacturing in the Coca-Cola bottling plant at Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, proudly symbolizing their Malaysian origin. This commitment echoes Coca-Cola’s dedication to sustainability, reflecting that these bottles are “made in Malaysia, by Malaysians, for Malaysians.” The bottles prominently feature the slogan “Dari Botol Jadi Botol,” signifying the transformative journey each bottle takes.